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Episode Overview

In this episode, we have a conversation with Leslie Bocskor, an entrepreneur focused on the legal cannabis industry, on the state of the legal cannabis industry, investment opportunities, and where the industry is headed.

Meet Leslie

Bocskor is a national thought leader, investment banker, investor and entrepreneur focused on the emerging legal cannabis industry.

He founded Electrum Partners and is working with some of the biggest players in the industry to develop strategies to quickly expand the market for legal cannabis in the U.S. and beyond.

Further, as Founding Chairman of the Nevada Cannabis Industry Association (NVCIA) he is bringing time-tested practices from the financial markets and his entrepreneurial experience to assure Nevada’s industry is an example to be emulated worldwide.

Main Discussion Points

Challenges and opportunities in the legal cannabis industry over the next few years for cannabis entrepreneurs and the industry

How to differentiate your business in an increasingly competitive industry

Legal and compliance issues facing legal cannabis entrepreneurs

The future of legal cannabis in Nevada & why Nevada has created legal framework that serves as a model for the nation

Benefits of getting involved with the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and the Nevada Cannabis Industry Association (NVCIA)

Meet Derek Connor

Today’s episode features Derek Connor. Derek is a veteran of the United States Navy from 2000-2004 aboard amphibious landing ship, USS Comstock. While serving in the Navy, Derek was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2001-2002 and Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2003-2004.

Derek founded the law firm of Connor & Connor Pllc. with his wife, Amanda, in 2012. Derek’s practice has focused largely on civil litigation, business planning and providing legal advice to clients regarding Nevada’s complex marijuana laws.

Since founding his law firm Derek has appeared in numerous news outlets, trade magazines, and local publications including National Public Radio, Fox 5 News, 8 News Now, and Vegas Cannabis Magazine among others.

Main Discussion Points

Personal background with cannabis

“Women and Weed”

Nevada and medical marijuana bill

Vets and PTSD

Baby Boomer use of marijuana

Nevada cannabis business challenges

How to vet an attorney for cannabis business & questions to ask them

Best practices to maintain compliance

Cole Memo

Medical marijuana dispensary security: armed vs unarmed

Liability insurance and workers comp

Closing: how to contact Derek and last words of advice for a Nevada dispensary or cultivator business